Tracy On Saturday, August 21 at 6:59 am

Oh yeah! That one is perfect in subject AND composition. Should be the winner!

pharmphun On Saturday, August 21 at 11:47 am

My fav!!

Jennifer Cooper On Saturday, August 21 at 3:08 pm

I couldn’t agree more. Crysheis is my choice.

Cyndi On Sunday, August 22 at 10:29 pm

Love, love, love this one!!!

2

Jenette On Friday, August 20 at 11:25 am

The photo of the older couple and the younger couple walking down the cobblestone road is simply beautiful – great job!

Mary in TX On Friday, August 20 at 1:42 pm

Yes! The older couple and younger couple shot is incredible! It says so much about life and relationships; it’s seeing the present and the future and the past all in one shot!

Ginny On Friday, August 20 at 4:51 pm

I love this shot of the older couple and the young couple! I vote for this to win the contest. It shows the past, present and future and the love that never ends. Beautiful!!
So many of these shots brought tears to my eyes, they are all so lovely.

maryn On Friday, August 20 at 8:02 pm

I love Crysheis’s shot too! So beautiful. And sometimes all it takes is simple hand holding to really show love…

Carol On Friday, August 20 at 12:02 pm

This really is an amazing group. I loved the one of the old and young couple from the moment I saw it…. Lots can be read into it. I also love the couple at the sunset. The baby and Mother in the crib, I also love, what a beautiful, but sad moment.

19

Monie On Friday, August 20 at 12:08 pm

crysheis…goodness. What a powerful image. I love it so much. You captured the essence of what the journey of love is in the young and old couples…walking, hand-in-hand through life. It’s really such a beautiful picture…thanks for sharing it with all of us.

20

Julie On Friday, August 20 at 12:10 pm

I love the photo by Lexi! The colors are gorgeous!!

21

Mary On Friday, August 20 at 12:13 pm

My favorite was the older couple on the beach with the hubby putting sunblock on his wife (adorable!), but now after seeing the older couple and the younger couple walking, I’m not sure! Amazing!!

22

donna On Friday, August 20 at 12:15 pm

crysheis is a a great shot hope it wasn’t photo shopped
please save us the pregnant belly shots. Really keep that to yourselves.

23

eileen On Friday, August 20 at 12:30 pm

I have to tell you I am LOVING the photo contests….but that there are “professional” pictures really diminishes the subject matter for me a little.
I want regular old candid photos….
just a thought
have a great weekend

Darnit…I just put on my eye makeup. Where’s a tissue??? I LOVED Lexi’s photo of big sis kissing her sibling while he/she is still in mommy’s belly. Her excitement and pure joy shows in her little dimples. Great, I just teared up again as I typed that. Darnit!

nancy On Friday, August 20 at 12:50 pm

HEATHER R. On Friday, August 20 at 1:01 pm

I LOVE this theme! Great idea…I get teary eyed after looking at each set…these photos inspire me to get a camara and start learning how to take pretty pictures!

31

Lindy Loo On Friday, August 20 at 1:06 pm

Oh my there’s too many to choose. I love, love the love pictures! Thanks so much for sharing!!!!

32

Holly Robertson On Friday, August 20 at 1:16 pm

These are ALL Beautiful photos, and I know you have thousands of entries…
but I’m still a little dissapointed all of them are people related. I know it is purely your choice. But still What about those of us that are separated from those we love.
I guess my point is, as lovely as all these are, I’d Love to see a different interpretation of “love”

Katrina On Friday, August 20 at 1:23 pm

I agree 100%.
Love can be represented in so many ways, but now its been 4 sets of people now.
Bring on the other interpretations and subject matters!

maddie On Friday, August 20 at 1:34 pm

I’m in agreement..maybe this could be phase 2 of the love pictures..a different look through the camera eye of “love”..now that could be interesting..!

33

Elly Oliver On Friday, August 20 at 1:16 pm

I like the last photo best by Keicha. Such a strong, loving daddy and darling tiny baby. Every single photos submitted from day one has my vote….this is the best contest yet. They keep getting better and better.

Tiffany W. On Friday, August 20 at 1:38 pm

I LOVE the one with the young couple and older couple walking down the street. My reaction was even to say out loud “oh, I love that!”
So far, my top 3 are:
the one mentioned above
the long distance shot of the older couple in Group 3 sitting on a bench
And the family surrounding and praying over the sick person in group 1
Although, they are ALL amazing and touching!!

Tiffany W. On Friday, August 20 at 1:41 pm

I am not a photographer, or photo buff, so I have to admit, I usually skip over the posts in this section, and reserve my internet love for posts about bassets, food, chaps, and jewelry… although not necessarily in that order… BUT, these love photos are just GETTIN’ ME good! I love them! Great choice of theme, Ree!

Absolutely gorgeous. IF you do more, I’d love to share one of my daughters Emma (5) and Sophie (2 1/2 months).

42

Melissa On Friday, August 20 at 2:11 pm

I love the picture from amiejanette. That is the way my boys looked at their little brother when he was a baby. pure love! Wish you could bottle that love up and make it last forever! I love this theme!

Let me ad my vote for the one by Crysheis. It shows love through the ages. Young love and lasting love. You can see the beginning and the point you hope all love will grow to. It says it all in one picture.

Best photo series you’ve ever done. How do photos of love ever get boring? Can’t wait for tomorrow’s!

71

Jayne On Friday, August 20 at 7:02 pm

Crysheis…

This was the only photo that really grabbed me in this group.

The babies don’t do it for me. I feel like a poop saying that, but it’s almost too easy, ya know?

I love the whole feel of past /present that LEAPS out of that photo.

May I be excused now… (hangs head in shame for not loving the baby shots more)

72

Rachel K On Friday, August 20 at 7:24 pm

I LOVE this picture assignment! These are such beautiful photos! I love that others are willing to share such beautiful moments with us!

73

KIimberly R On Friday, August 20 at 7:40 pm

This is a wonderful assignment. The one of the older and younger couple is wonderful – but the one of the mom laying with her child in the hospital crib stole my heart – the love of a mother knows no bounds.

WOW these are amazing!! The first one that stood out to me is the one by Hello, Gorgeous. So romantic!!
Of course the pregnancy ones are sweet…

The one that made me gasp and do a double take is the one by crysheis. So unedited, no spectacular colors…you have to look at it to see the two couples. gives me chills as well.

great job everyone!!!

80

eileen On Friday, August 20 at 11:19 pm

So far the photo by Unger captures me the most, that girl LOVES her daddy…I can relate. Its a very regular moment and a very regular photo but the photo captures the very special feeling and deep connection she feels for her Dad. Love it and hope you pick it for the winner. The photos are mostly all beautiful and special. As the center of the website it is right that you should pick the winner and I really do enjoy it that way. But it would be fun to have the readers vote even if no prize is awarded for reader picks. Curious what others think and why they choose one photo over another.

Thanks for the great pictures and also the very wonderful photos of your kids and Charlie in Confessions. Your kids are growing like weeds. So beautiful are they! And being a cat person…please keep those photos of Kitty posted.

I looked through all 4 posts, and I was already crying, then in your archives I saw the one with the military coming home and it killed me. And I’m at work. Man, warn a girl.

82

Angi Smith On Saturday, August 21 at 7:01 am

I don’t know how you pick a winner, Ree! Even trying to be critical technically or something, every other shot is a winner, IMHO!

83

Boogie Photos On Saturday, August 21 at 8:07 am

This is a hard one to pick. I have looked at all…some made tears come to my eyes. My favorite one is zolligirl…that is true love! Love the flow of her hair, the laughter, & the loving fun kiss he gave her. You can tell that this photo was captured not staged.

84

Mamadallama On Saturday, August 21 at 8:09 am

Love the love photos! I particularly like the one By Lexi. All gorgeous as are the ones in the other groups. Tough job for you this time, Ree!

85

Berlum On Saturday, August 21 at 8:38 am

I love the one by Zolligirl. The couple looks thoroughly delighted and the picture captures the moment. Some of the others are beautiful pictures but seem a little staged for the photo.

The photo by crysheis is wonderful. Couples in love walking down the road of life – if we’re lucky we get to a place where we walk, hand in hand, in old age, together.
The photo by Keicha Boston – that tiny, delicate ear, intricate like a seashell made out of silk – so beautiful!

rebecca ann On Saturday, August 21 at 10:35 am

Hmmm…Same song; same verse. The two couples–she with the cane hobbling along. And she with the long hair speed walking, so it seemed. I think I must be somewhere in the middle. Beautiful shot…made me pause. And then I couldn’t help but write about my little guy on my blog this morning.

You do great work, Ree! Thanks so much!

90

Anne McD On Saturday, August 21 at 11:21 am

You people are so right! All the photos in all the groups are lovely and heartwarming, but the juxtaposition of old and young love in the crysheis photo was breathtaking. Ree-this is it!

91

Norine On Saturday, August 21 at 11:43 am

How I love those cheeks in the first pic. How could a child not be a success with all those good kisses. Smaaaaack.

92

cindy On Saturday, August 21 at 11:54 am

I know we’re not voting, but I thought I’d put my 2 cents in anyway: I love the photo by crysheis, I’d like to put a 5×7 of it on my dresser.

93

Beverly On Saturday, August 21 at 12:12 pm

Oh my, the photo of the two couples by crysheis brought tears to my eyes. I would say more but feel the need to hug Hubby at his very moment.

Wow, this made my day! I took a photography course a few years ago, and shot this image of my parents with a 4×5. It’s always been a family favorite. Thanks for allowing me to share it with the PW world!